{"podcast":{"title":"The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast","slug":"the-great-plains-archaeology-podcast-7021441","podcast_index_feed_id":7021441,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/vfwPmAaC","website_url":"https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9579b808-3166-4ea4-a61b-9e7ac200a923/0061bd3b-005c-4a95-b9f0-54396eadc49d/3000x3000/c63acc05-4016-411a-8616-fb2c93d57202.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Host","episode_count":49,"summary":"Join Professor Carlton Shield Chief Gover on an immersive journey through the heart of North America's Great Plains as we uncover the rich and fascinating histories buried beneath the prairie. In each episode, we delve into the latest archaeological discoveries, past cultures, and historical insights that shape our understanding of this vast and storied region. From ancient artifacts to the echoes of Indigenous civilizations, \"The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast\" brings you closer to the hidden past of the Great Plains, revealing the stories of the people who once called this land home. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, history buff, or curious mind, tune in to explore the mysteries of the Great Plains with us.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T18:17:23.888573+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-plains-archaeology-podcast-7021441"},"episode":{"title":"Filling the Gap: New Evidence of Paleoindian Life in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa with Dr. Thomas Loebel and John Lambert - Ep 44","slug":"filling-the-gap-new-evidence-of-paleoindian-life-in-northwest-missouri-and-southwest-iowa-with-dr-thomas-loebel-and-john-lambert-ep-44","published_at":"2026-06-25T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-plains-archaeology-podcast-7021441/filling-the-gap-new-evidence-of-paleoindian-life-in-northwest-missouri-and-southwest-iowa-with-dr-thomas-loebel-and-john-lambert-ep-44","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-plains-archaeology-podcast-7021441","url":"https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/9579b808-3166-4ea4-a61b-9e7ac200a923/episodes/541d70e1-ad3e-43ae-bdea-21c85bfb4d90/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=9579b808-3166-4ea4-a61b-9e7ac200a923&awEpisodeId=541d70e1-ad3e-43ae-bdea-21c85bfb4d90&feed=vfwPmAaC","summary":"In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton is joined by John M. Lambert and Thomas J. Loebel to discuss their recent article with Dr. David Easterla, “Addressing a Gap in the Late Pleistocene Record of the Midwest: Fluted Points in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa.” The conversation explores why this region has long been underrepresented in Paleoindian research and how the documentation of 235 fluted projectile points, including dozens of previously unreported specimens, helps illuminate the lives of some of North America's earliest inhabitants. Lambert and Loebel discuss the challenges and value of integrating museum collections, private collections, and published records, as well as what Clovis and Folsom projectile points reveal about technology, mobility, and land use across the Midcontinent and Great Plains. The episode highlights how overlooked collections and regional documentation projects continue to reshape our understanding of Paleoindian settlement, movement, and adaptation during the late Pleistocene.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton is joined by John M. Lambert and Thomas J. Loebel to discuss their recent article with Dr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1980,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-great-plains-archaeology-podcast-7021441/episodes/filling-the-gap-new-evidence-of-paleoindian-life-in-northwest-missouri-and-southwest-iowa-with-dr-thomas-loebel-and-john-lambert-ep-44/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-plains-archaeology-podcast-7021441/filling-the-gap-new-evidence-of-paleoindian-life-in-northwest-missouri-and-southwest-iowa-with-dr-thomas-loebel-and-john-lambert-ep-44.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}